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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By davedeck
Thanks guys for the info. Oil was changed two...

Thanks guys for the info. Oil was changed two weeks ago but will do it again to be safe. Water pump and low temp thermostat has been done already. I'll keep a close eye after I get it back.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By davedeck
Unhappy And the hits just keep on happening

Slipped into a ditch this morning on a suddenly iced over road. Got towed out and headed to work. Noticed only cold air coming from the vents and then my temperature gauge started climbing; got to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-06-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By davedeck
I agree 3 hours is too long but that included...

I agree 3 hours is too long but that included making the plug from Bosch's universal kit and I couldn't see the red clip holding it so I spent considerable time pulling and pushing on the plug. And...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-03-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,128
Posted By davedeck
Baum Tools timing tools

New Baum Tools 986 timing set model no B9612K. Half of the kit used once. I would never attempt timing so I will never need it and if I do i'll go to a mechanic that has the tool. I paid $639 and...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-03-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 889
Posted By davedeck
Timing tool from Pelican Parts

New timing tool from Pelican Parts. Not used but some abrasion before the mechanic realized it wasn't the proper tool. Cost $235 new sell...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-01-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By davedeck
O2 Sensor success

I finally got the Boxstar out of the shop from its Exxon Valdez imitation(timing tool will be for sale shortly) and did what I plan to do; replace the O2 sensors. Using the 101 book for guidance, it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-12-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By davedeck
Sorry, I couldn't get a picture of the screen. ...

Sorry, I couldn't get a picture of the screen. This whole thing has been a disaster and I still don't have my car back after three weeks. A delay in getting a tool from Penquin put it behind almost...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-30-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By davedeck
Yes, it was done about a month ago. Is that the...

Yes, it was done about a month ago. Is that the reason the plug blew?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-30-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By davedeck
OWhat should I expect as a cost to pull the...

OWhat should I expect as a cost to pull the camshafts doctored them up and replace using an Indies garage in the Midwest?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By davedeck
The beast is a 1998. Just spoke to the mechanic...

The beast is a 1998. Just spoke to the mechanic and he said the freeze plug popped out of the hollow camshaft. Porsche won't sell just the plug, you have to buy the whole cam so he is looking for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By davedeck
Boxster does its best Exxon Valdez imitation

Drove to lunch today, got out of the car and smelled burning oil, Saw a trail of oil behind going thru Subway's parking lot then looked underneath to see oil pouring out. Had it towed to garage and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-05-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,347
Posted By davedeck
Control arms

I plan to replace the control arms soon at 116,000 but not sure what exactly do I replace, just the trapezoidal looking units or are there other parts excluding struts? Also has anyone purchased the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-22-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,614
Posted By davedeck
Thank you Steve! Ya beat me to it for the answer.

Thank you Steve! Ya beat me to it for the answer.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-19-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,877
Posted By davedeck
Think so? I wouldn't think it would be that much...

Think so? I wouldn't think it would be that much since they are stuck in the corners.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-18-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,614
Posted By davedeck
Tire pressure

I'm notorious for not monitoring my tire pressure so at the last tire change(my third in 16 months) I added a monitor. It is attached by Velcro to an area I can see thru the steering wheel...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-18-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,877
Posted By davedeck
Driving lights-Cayman style

I wanted driving lights but not the typical led lights everyone is doing. I really like the type lights integrated in the Cayman's grill so I found some at the local Autozone that fit the bill. Cut...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-13-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,313
Posted By davedeck
Just an update....the new center caps were too...

Just an update....the new center caps were too big for the 16" wheels. So much for the table saying it would fit my year. But I started messing with the cap, pulled some clear film off the emblem,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-13-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,186
Posted By davedeck
I also want to apologize for getting this thread...

I also want to apologize for getting this thread off-kilter
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-13-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,186
Posted By davedeck
Thanks for the info. I want to do some PM...

Thanks for the info. I want to do some PM planning before the stuff goes. Next on the list is motor mount.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-06-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,186
Posted By davedeck
Hey mnc-I, You say you have 191K on your...

Hey mnc-I,

You say you have 191K on your 1999. I now have 110K on my 1998. What all have you had to replace or upgrade in your Boxster's second millennial? I have replaced water pump, AOS,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-28-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,134
Posted By davedeck
Thanks I'll give it a try

Thanks
I'll give it a try
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-24-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,134
Posted By davedeck
Hard starting

I'm having some summertime blues. 1998 2.5 is hard to start in hot weather after running about 40 miles or so then shutting it off. Get back in after 15 minutes and the beast won't catch. I have to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-28-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By davedeck
IM had the car all day and has not found the...

IM had the car all day and has not found the problem yet. Scary! Would a failed starter do this?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By davedeck
The battery is six months old but I will check...

The battery is six months old but I will check it. I check the cables to make sure they were secure
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By davedeck
Lights, camera but no action?

Went out this morning to fire up the beast and nothing. Dash lights and gauges all came on but no cranking kinda like I tried to start it without depressing the clutch. It started fine yesterday ...
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